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chicago, 12 degrees for the high. 21 in oklahoma city. now, this is going to mean some very dry and warm conditions for parts of say eastern new mexico and towards kansas and parts of western texas. that will amount to the potential for fire weather. it is high, dry and warm, a weakening ninds into the balkan peninsula. snow continues in turkey. temperatures dropping to minus 3 in the capital. it will be snow today rather than rain. sub zero in moscow and kiev. you can see clearly where the warm air starts. even poland up to 6 degrees, then double digits. rome at 15, 12 in vienna, 14 in london, and a warm and spring like 20 degrees in madrid. do enjoy that. i'll be back a bit later on. >>> a giant set of olympic rings have been floated down the river thames in london to mark 150 days until the start of the summer games. the barge with the five rings travelled toward the olympic park tuesday. the rings 11 meters high, 25 meters wide. one of the city's landmarks, tower bridge, was opened for the tug boat pulling the rings. >>> a musical ban
chicago, 12 degrees for the high. 21 in oklahoma city. now, this is going to mean some very dry and warm conditions for parts of say eastern new mexico and towards kansas and parts of western texas. that will amount to the potential for fire weather. it is high, dry and warm, a weakening ninds into the balkan peninsula. snow continues in turkey. temperatures dropping to minus 3 in the capital. it will be snow today rather than rain. sub zero in moscow and kiev. you can see clearly where the...
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the protesters held rallies in cities around the country. some of them had posted messages online. they called for a new round of demonstrations against the rules generals who took over from mubarak. similar calls on the internet last january sparked the uprising that forced the mubarak administration out of power within 18 days. thousands of protesters gathered in tahrir square in the capitol cairo. the plaza was the focal point of last year's uprising. they said nothing has changed since the fall of mubarak. >> people are angry because they haven't settled yet. their demands were not met yet. >> the generals have promised to surrender power to a democratically-elected president by this summer. even as some fear that war is again brewing in the middle east, an event is underway in iran aimed at promoting ties with japan. >> reporter: this is a japanese ceremony and a lot of people are enjoying it. the event opened in the iranian capitol of tehran on wednesday. in the venue, visitors can experience traditional tea ceremony, while seated on a matted floor. a group of iranians also p
the protesters held rallies in cities around the country. some of them had posted messages online. they called for a new round of demonstrations against the rules generals who took over from mubarak. similar calls on the internet last january sparked the uprising that forced the mubarak administration out of power within 18 days. thousands of protesters gathered in tahrir square in the capitol cairo. the plaza was the focal point of last year's uprising. they said nothing has changed since the...
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we are building a new city and new hope and confidence for our people. it is a very important building. >> reporter: on this day, he heads to the proposed building site. it is just a few hundred meters from the cathedral. he does a final check on location. >> i think it is a great location and close to the city center. >> reporter: the visit started with one year anniversary of the earthquake. he attended a service to remember the victims. this memorial honors the 28 japanese people that died in the earthquake. it will be moved to the temporary cathedral. >> translator: watching people offer flowers was moving. the memorial will be placed in the temporary cathedral. it reinforced my feeling that i have very important work to do here. >> reporter: the cathedral project promises spiritual refuge in a time of hardship. it will also serve as a symbol of the city's reconstruction. >>> after a sunny day, tokyo commuters are making their way to work under gloomy skies this morning. rachel ferguson hat weather picture for here and around the world. >> good morni
we are building a new city and new hope and confidence for our people. it is a very important building. >> reporter: on this day, he heads to the proposed building site. it is just a few hundred meters from the cathedral. he does a final check on location. >> i think it is a great location and close to the city center. >> reporter: the visit started with one year anniversary of the earthquake. he attended a service to remember the victims. this memorial honors the 28 japanese...
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and to give you an idea of what the averages usually are in some of the places, rapid city, south dakota, up to 22 degrees thursday. usually see 8 for the high in march. mid march. detroit, michigan, 22 degrees. also usually about 7 and in philadelphia, getting up to the low 20s. usually see around 10 or 11 degrees for the high in march. do enjoy it, it will be lasting the best part of the week. in europe, clear and calm conditions in west and central locations. in scandinavia, it will continue to be fairly gusty. you'll see precipitation, most snow, continuing for western norway. out towards the east, widespread snow for western russia. then down into the southeast, turkey is getting hammered by an active low pressure at the moment. black sea region going to be seeing rain, coastal rain that is, and inland snow, which will be moderate to heavy in some places. temperatures will continue to dive down in the southeast. ankara, down to 4 wednesday. just around freezing point, 1 or 2 degrees friday. out to the west, spring like temperatures. 17 in paris, above average in madrid. i'll leave y
and to give you an idea of what the averages usually are in some of the places, rapid city, south dakota, up to 22 degrees thursday. usually see 8 for the high in march. mid march. detroit, michigan, 22 degrees. also usually about 7 and in philadelphia, getting up to the low 20s. usually see around 10 or 11 degrees for the high in march. do enjoy it, it will be lasting the best part of the week. in europe, clear and calm conditions in west and central locations. in scandinavia, it will continue...
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hospitals in the city can no longer treat the wounded. doctors have run out of essentials, and the government is blocking supplies from getting into the city. he said many wounded aren't getting treated and are being left to die. government leaders say their forces will continue their offensive in homs until they restore order. a group of army defectors, the free syrian army, is fighting back, but they lack weapons and are reportedly being overwhelmed. an international aid organization has condemned the syrian government for not allowing hospitals to treat the wounded. doctors without borders accuse the government of persecuting wounded demonstrators and the doctors who treat them. the group is barred from syria. members base their criticism on testimonies from physicians and demonstrators in the country. they say demonstrators cannot receive treatment for fear of being arrested or even tortured in hospitals. some doctors have set up secret clinics to escape arrest by security forces. the doctors reportedly must constantly change location
hospitals in the city can no longer treat the wounded. doctors have run out of essentials, and the government is blocking supplies from getting into the city. he said many wounded aren't getting treated and are being left to die. government leaders say their forces will continue their offensive in homs until they restore order. a group of army defectors, the free syrian army, is fighting back, but they lack weapons and are reportedly being overwhelmed. an international aid organization has...
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. >>> prime minister yoshihiko noda visited a fish processing plant in ishinomaki city that was affected by the march tsunami and resumed operations last month. he also visited a disaster cement plant which relaunched a production last november. some residents at a temporary housing facility asked noda to help boost the region's employment. they also mentioned the cold temperatures in the vicinity and asked for help with home heat ing. >> translator: the government must speed up reconstruction in response to the needs of affected people under a new agency launched next month. >>> you could call it the price of power in japan. the country had six prime ministers in five years. perhaps it is no surprise its latest leader is in trouble. yoshihiko noda took office and approval is cut in half. he may be forced to call a general election. the survey suggests 30% of respondents support his cabinet. that's a drop of seven points from a month ago. it is half the approval rating cabinet had when he took office in september. the disapproval rating rose by seven points to 49%. looking at the people
. >>> prime minister yoshihiko noda visited a fish processing plant in ishinomaki city that was affected by the march tsunami and resumed operations last month. he also visited a disaster cement plant which relaunched a production last november. some residents at a temporary housing facility asked noda to help boost the region's employment. they also mentioned the cold temperatures in the vicinity and asked for help with home heat ing. >> translator: the government must speed up...
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many major cities experiencing temperatures above 25 degrees. we head into europe now lastly. the major story here is another atlantic storm system. they just keep coming, what can i say. wet and windy. when i say windy, gusts 80 kilometers an hour in scotland with this system. wind warnings for parts of ireland, denmark, northern germany. it will be wet and wild across the british isles, through france, extending to poland and scandinavia as well. into the central mediterranean, a system is going to reboot. it is easing off into the balkans. minus 2 in moscow. 8 in berlin. 9 in vienna. 12 in london, 13 in paris. not too cold here, but it will be raining most of the week. here is your extended forecast. thanchts wraps it up for this edition of "newsline." join us at the top of the next join us at the top of the next hour. -- captions by vitac -- www.vitac.com
many major cities experiencing temperatures above 25 degrees. we head into europe now lastly. the major story here is another atlantic storm system. they just keep coming, what can i say. wet and windy. when i say windy, gusts 80 kilometers an hour in scotland with this system. wind warnings for parts of ireland, denmark, northern germany. it will be wet and wild across the british isles, through france, extending to poland and scandinavia as well. into the central mediterranean, a system is...
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they are using fighter jets to support troops in cities. tens of thousands of resident are fleeing attacks and heading toward turkey. they are living in shelters and hoping to cross the border. nhk world has more. >> reporter: here, this is the entrance checkpoint from syria to turkey, controlled by opposition force. several hundred people waited at the checkpoint on monday for the turkish government to issue entry permits. the checkpoint is located about 50 kilometers north of aaleppo and controlled by the free syrian army. fugitives line up to receive water and baby formula. from the opposition forces. children who fled with their parents while playing with shells, scattered around their shelter. a 48-year-old man told nhk his house was burned down by government forces. he fled from the suburb of aleppo four days ago with his seven children. >> translator: it's so sad our family has to live in a refugee camp without friends or relatives. >> reporter: the turkish government official says 10,000 people fled to the border area over the past
they are using fighter jets to support troops in cities. tens of thousands of resident are fleeing attacks and heading toward turkey. they are living in shelters and hoping to cross the border. nhk world has more. >> reporter: here, this is the entrance checkpoint from syria to turkey, controlled by opposition force. several hundred people waited at the checkpoint on monday for the turkish government to issue entry permits. the checkpoint is located about 50 kilometers north of aaleppo...
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residents of one japanese city woke up to the news that 1300 u.s. marines may be headed to their town. japanese and u.s. officials have been trying to figure out how to redeploy american forces stationed in okinawa. nhk learned that the americans sounded out their counterparts about transferring marines to an air station. american officials made the suggestion during review of the realignment of u.s. forces. the countries agreed in 2006 to keep about 10,000 marines in okinawa, transfer 8,000 to guam. residents are expected to be opposed to the idea. the city already hosts a marine corps air station and aircraft carrier unit from central japan will be moved. japan and the u.s. agreed in 2006 to relocate the futenma station. they haven't made much progress. now they want to separate the two issues. japanese government leaders say possible moves to ease the burden of hosting u.s. bases on okinawa. now three quarters of forces are based in okinawa. he used to advise the japanese government on how to deal with t he says separating the location issue may
residents of one japanese city woke up to the news that 1300 u.s. marines may be headed to their town. japanese and u.s. officials have been trying to figure out how to redeploy american forces stationed in okinawa. nhk learned that the americans sounded out their counterparts about transferring marines to an air station. american officials made the suggestion during review of the realignment of u.s. forces. the countries agreed in 2006 to keep about 10,000 marines in okinawa, transfer 8,000 to...
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so on wednesday we are expecting 23 degrees in houston, 9 degrees in oklahoma city, and across the west getting up to 27 degrees in los angeles for the high, and 7 degrees in seattle. finally let's go over to europe, and a new system is moving into the british isles bringing wet and windy weather. as the system moves toward the east, norway will start to feel strong winds on wednesday. down towards the south, very strong and stationary low pressure system has been bringing thunderstorms, heavy precipitation, as well as gusty winds in the balkan peninsula as well as much of turkey. that will continue for the next couple days. a high pressure system is pushing on central europe, bringing dry weather, so rain in front, heavy snow in austria will ease on wednesday. we're expecting 11 degrees london on wednesday, and the same goes for paris. across the east still on the cold sigh with moscow with minus 11 degrees. i will leave you now with your extended forecast. ♪ >>> that wraps up this edition of "newsline." i'm catherine catherine kobayashi in tokyo. kobayashi in tokyo. do stay with us.
so on wednesday we are expecting 23 degrees in houston, 9 degrees in oklahoma city, and across the west getting up to 27 degrees in los angeles for the high, and 7 degrees in seattle. finally let's go over to europe, and a new system is moving into the british isles bringing wet and windy weather. as the system moves toward the east, norway will start to feel strong winds on wednesday. down towards the south, very strong and stationary low pressure system has been bringing thunderstorms, heavy...
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it was one of the final stages in a plan to construct an airfield in a coastal area of nago city. it would replace some functions of the futenma station. but he listed 175 problems with the report. he said the report lacked data on aircraft noise and its impact on people's health. also said some details were a surprise, including deployment of transport aircraft, and change in flight route for military planes. the governor said measures described in the report would damage the environment and people's living conditions. he said the local community would never give consent for the airfield. he suggested transferring the marine base to a site elsewhere in japan. >> translator: i expect the central government to take my opinion seriously. it was based on discussions with a panel of experts. >> the government requires the governor's consent to proceed with the construction. after the latest statement, that looks less likely than ever. >>> now we go to bangkok to see what's making headlines. >>> thailand's economy shrank in massive 9% in the october to december quarter of last year. th
it was one of the final stages in a plan to construct an airfield in a coastal area of nago city. it would replace some functions of the futenma station. but he listed 175 problems with the report. he said the report lacked data on aircraft noise and its impact on people's health. also said some details were a surprise, including deployment of transport aircraft, and change in flight route for military planes. the governor said measures described in the report would damage the environment and...
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could result in a nearly 20% power shortage this summer in areas served by the utility including major cities, osaka, kobe, and kyoto. the government says a shortage of up to 19.6% is possible if the firm's reactors stay offline and temperatures reach the sweltering levels of the summer of 2010. the government projects a shortage of up to 17.2% if this summer's temperatures stay within the average range of the past five years. but it says a shortage could drop to 7.6%. that's if factories operate on weekends instead of some weekdays and households use less power. the government plan to decide whether to re-start the ohi reactors after considering the estimate and the utility's new safety standards. >>> prime minister yoshihiko noda has been on the job just eight months but is facing a crisis. an nhk poll suggests more than 50% of respondents disapprove of the prime minister's cabinet. this is the first time the number surpassed the midway point since the ministers took power last september. the survey says 53% this approve of noda's cabinet, a jump of five percentage points from a month ago.
could result in a nearly 20% power shortage this summer in areas served by the utility including major cities, osaka, kobe, and kyoto. the government says a shortage of up to 19.6% is possible if the firm's reactors stay offline and temperatures reach the sweltering levels of the summer of 2010. the government projects a shortage of up to 17.2% if this summer's temperatures stay within the average range of the past five years. but it says a shortage could drop to 7.6%. that's if factories...
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the government added minamisoma city to the list. residents can visit most of the city but not to high radiation areas deemed unsafe for extended periods of time. overnight stays are not yet allowed. r this resident went to his home with his wife and mother. after the evacuation, he ran his construction materials store at a different location in the city. he says he hopes to re-open the store at its original location now that the entry ban has been lifted. >> translator: reconstruction has finally started. i hope we can work together so that people can return to the city and live there again. >> much more work has to be done around the damaged nuclear power plant before residents can return to the city to live. full-fledged efforts to clean up debris, deaccontaminatedecontam restore infrastructure have yet to begin. >> translator: we will tell the central government that it's responsible for the lack of infrastructure and for providing compensation for damages from the nuclear accident. >>> japanese food manufacturers are finding way
the government added minamisoma city to the list. residents can visit most of the city but not to high radiation areas deemed unsafe for extended periods of time. overnight stays are not yet allowed. r this resident went to his home with his wife and mother. after the evacuation, he ran his construction materials store at a different location in the city. he says he hopes to re-open the store at its original location now that the entry ban has been lifted. >> translator: reconstruction...
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an artist from sendai city drew an impromptu picture of a dragon. the legendary creature is renown in japan and china for bringing good fortune. >> translator: i believe japan will overcome the difficult times as everyone is working together. >>> a world famous singer made a bumpy transition into politics. he wanted to be the next president of senegal, but the high court in the west african country barred him from running in sunday's elections. still, he is determined to change the way things are done. >> reporter: he is a superstar in his home land, and is well known around the world. many of his songs call for action on issues such as poverty and the environment. his blend of traditional senegal ee rilt am has won him many international fans and in 2005, he won a grammy award. his music is rooted in the tradition of the griots, whose songs keep alive the ancient culture. griots are cherished in senegal, performing at weddings and other events. he is descended through his mother and grandmother. this connection is focused on social issues. >> trans
an artist from sendai city drew an impromptu picture of a dragon. the legendary creature is renown in japan and china for bringing good fortune. >> translator: i believe japan will overcome the difficult times as everyone is working together. >>> a world famous singer made a bumpy transition into politics. he wanted to be the next president of senegal, but the high court in the west african country barred him from running in sunday's elections. still, he is determined to change...
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we designated a future city project. we put the high technology and know how and experience into one city. we create an eco city. >> what do you hope for japan? >> we have to raise the consumption tax. consumption tax means that we suffer from the yen depression. it is a vicious circle. we have to change the direction or the price by policy. we raise the consumption tax and we can change the policy price direction from downward to upward. >> he says promoting trade with asian countries will be key to boosting the japanese economy in 2012. >> asia pacific area is the center of growth. that means we have to consider the trade partnership agreement. we can have it fall in demand after concluding with the partnership agreement. innovation and research and development is the key to economic growth and revival of the japanese economy. we tried to worry about the difficulties. we have to conquer and get over this problem otherwise we cannot survive in the future. >>> let's get an update on where the markets are trading. >> that
we designated a future city project. we put the high technology and know how and experience into one city. we create an eco city. >> what do you hope for japan? >> we have to raise the consumption tax. consumption tax means that we suffer from the yen depression. it is a vicious circle. we have to change the direction or the price by policy. we raise the consumption tax and we can change the policy price direction from downward to upward. >> he says promoting trade with asian...
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. >> reporter: an elementary school on the outskirts of niger's capital city. children travel from three different villages to attend. it's the area's first elementary school. it was local people who built it four years ago. the government supplies teachers but locals chip in for the annual cost of the school operations and the teaching materials. about 90 children attend this school. one of the students in this fourth grade class is 16 years old. it's the only school close to his home. >> translator: i hope that when i grow up, i become a useful person that can help my country. that's my dream. >> reporter: the children's parents maintain the school. halitu is among those in charge. six of his children go to the school. the parents replaced it. >> translator: we didn't have the chance to go to school. so we want our kids to have the opportunity. >> reporter: the parents must also solve all the problems related to the school. here they are discussing teachers who often don't show up. >> translator: why have these teachers missed so much school? >> translator: a
. >> reporter: an elementary school on the outskirts of niger's capital city. children travel from three different villages to attend. it's the area's first elementary school. it was local people who built it four years ago. the government supplies teachers but locals chip in for the annual cost of the school operations and the teaching materials. about 90 children attend this school. one of the students in this fourth grade class is 16 years old. it's the only school close to his home....
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in the cities, it's about one out of ten. if the government can't help them, some turn to the comfort of the faith. for it has been attending services at the local protestant church since february. >> translator: going to church has gradually helped me accept the hardships of life. many people here believe that some day their suffering will end. if they follow the word of the lord. >> reporter: this is a church minister influenced by his parents. he began missionary work here four years ago. but the chinese government has not officially sanctioned near the church. even though china's constitution guarantees religious freedom. >> translator: the government, well, i have to say it watches us closely. just the same, we're going to press ahead. to press ahead with our activities because what we want to do is offer as many villages as possible peace of mind. that's what we want to accomplish. >> reporter: the number of christians in china is growing rapidly especially in the rural areas. one estimate puts the number at more than 1
in the cities, it's about one out of ten. if the government can't help them, some turn to the comfort of the faith. for it has been attending services at the local protestant church since february. >> translator: going to church has gradually helped me accept the hardships of life. many people here believe that some day their suffering will end. if they follow the word of the lord. >> reporter: this is a church minister influenced by his parents. he began missionary work here four...
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. >> reporter: we're in a shopping mall in a suburb of inazawa city. there is not a lot to do here as far as shops and entertainment goes. the mall is about the only game in town. the number of elderly customers is up by one-fifth from 14 years ago when the mall opened. so as the young and family clientele shrunk, the owner shifted his target to the elderly. he makes an effort to help the customers stay fit so they'll enjoy the games more. a daily exercise routine started this summer. it eases stiff joints and backs. the customers have been playing hard. when the excitement runs high, customers can use these blood pressure monitors. they can even borrow eyeglasses when they need to know the score. many machines here are older models. they're easier to play and more familiar to the elderly. there are even a few games set up just for the senior clientele. news of the arcade has spread. its member program now boasts more than 120 people each day. >> each customer might not spend that much, but if we get many customers, our business will flourish. we have
. >> reporter: we're in a shopping mall in a suburb of inazawa city. there is not a lot to do here as far as shops and entertainment goes. the mall is about the only game in town. the number of elderly customers is up by one-fifth from 14 years ago when the mall opened. so as the young and family clientele shrunk, the owner shifted his target to the elderly. he makes an effort to help the customers stay fit so they'll enjoy the games more. a daily exercise routine started this summer. it...
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the city state will offer technical and vocational training for workers in myanmar. following the meeting, he visited a public housing compound to study singapore's urban development policies. and that's it for our bulletin. >>> people in myanmar have seen profound changes in the last year. the country has been taking steps towards democracy since a new president took office in march. the government released more than 600 prisoners in january. they included political prisoners. government leaders agreed to a ceasefire with the rebels to end more than 60 years of conflict. pro-democracy leader aung san suu kyi registered as a candidate in parliament bi-elections set for april. this encouraged western countries to consider lifting their democratic sanctions. all of these developments have changed the way people, especially young people, live their daily lives. >> reporter: change is in the air in myanmar. >> many people go the traditional way. that means down to the ankle for men and women. sensible clothes for hot climate. but common sight in urban areas. young people
the city state will offer technical and vocational training for workers in myanmar. following the meeting, he visited a public housing compound to study singapore's urban development policies. and that's it for our bulletin. >>> people in myanmar have seen profound changes in the last year. the country has been taking steps towards democracy since a new president took office in march. the government released more than 600 prisoners in january. they included political prisoners....
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but he cannot afford the prep scoop in a city. monthly tuition of around $25 u.s. dollars amount to two thirds of his family's income. while he is the esdest of his family's six children, he studied hard at home in hopes of becoming an engineer and supporting his family. >> we bring hard in our family and i also help them for incan coming in -- our family income. >> a new nirntive in this village to help students from poor backgrounds and draw in college. when student at this school insert a dvd into a personal computer -- lessons starts on the screen. the so-called dvd prep schools is free. it was established in order to give students lessons to lessons to deliver those taught at our schools. trance tran the trance tran the d /* /-. >> translator: the dvd lessons are easy to understand. they help me study. >> volunteers say the system on his own experience as a cramp school student. >> translator: our dvds allow anywhere anywhere to have lessons by the great teachers as often as they want. it is especially useful in developing nations. one, two, three, stop. >> jo
but he cannot afford the prep scoop in a city. monthly tuition of around $25 u.s. dollars amount to two thirds of his family's income. while he is the esdest of his family's six children, he studied hard at home in hopes of becoming an engineer and supporting his family. >> we bring hard in our family and i also help them for incan coming in -- our family income. >> a new nirntive in this village to help students from poor backgrounds and draw in college. when student at this school...
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by the time we get to new york city, 7 degrees. the clash between the warmer energy coming up from the south is what's really helping to ignite those storms. do take care. i'll be back a bit later on. >>> our lead stories this hour, the leadership of north korea has done an about face that could ease tensions on the korean peninsula. it's announced it will take steps towards denuclearization. western leaders hope the moves will end a diplomatic impasse. the u.s. state department made the announcement simultaneously. the disclosure follows talks last week in beijing on the north's nuclear issues. the leadership announced it will suspend nuclear testing, firing long-range ballistic missiles, and enriching uranium. and it will allow the international atomic energy agency to inspect facilities. in return, the u.s. will supply the country with 240,000 tons of food with the prospect of more in the future. the u.s. stopped supplying the aid three years ago. north korean officials want to hand out food by mid-april. residents will celebrat
by the time we get to new york city, 7 degrees. the clash between the warmer energy coming up from the south is what's really helping to ignite those storms. do take care. i'll be back a bit later on. >>> our lead stories this hour, the leadership of north korea has done an about face that could ease tensions on the korean peninsula. it's announced it will take steps towards denuclearization. western leaders hope the moves will end a diplomatic impasse. the u.s. state department made...
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it says people who have fled fighting in cities and households headed by women are having difficulties security food. the agencies are calling for international aid, including monetary help. fao representatives says the livelihood of vulnerable people will collapse in a few months if timely assist suns not provided. japanese prime minister noda reiterated that the government will not allow the u.s. military to fly its osprey transport aircraft in japan until its safety is assured. the u.s. side also made a similar pledge. noda made the statement in a meeting with mayors from okinawa prefecture pep was replying to their demands. the municipal heads requested the prime minister urged the u.s. to stop deployment of the controversial tilt rotor transporters to the u.s. marine corps stemma air station in their prefecture. they say an increasing number of okinawa resident are voicing opposition to the high-handed approach adopted by the japanese and u.s. governments. the u.s. military recently transported the aircraft to the u.s. marine corps air station in yamaguchi prefecture in western ja
it says people who have fled fighting in cities and households headed by women are having difficulties security food. the agencies are calling for international aid, including monetary help. fao representatives says the livelihood of vulnerable people will collapse in a few months if timely assist suns not provided. japanese prime minister noda reiterated that the government will not allow the u.s. military to fly its osprey transport aircraft in japan until its safety is assured. the u.s. side...
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let's look at how much snow the city got. here is video from last night. plenty of snowfall started falling in the later hours of monday. this is about 11:00 p.m. right in downtown tokyo, in fact. pretty unusual event to see this much snow. about four centimeters of accumulation was recorded in the evening hours. that's the most we've seen in the city in about six years. it did cause slippery conditions. and there have been numerous accidents reported already. this morning's commute is also going to be proving slippery. keep an eye out on your road conditions. now, right now, all of the snow clouds across tokyo are heading out. we continue to see more precipitation, winter precipitation for the western flank of the country. it is going to stay snowy throughout the day. areas here getting 77 centimeters in the past 24 hours. you may see more snowfall today. watch out. for the prask side, including tokyo, sunshine returns during the daytime. in the evening, we may see a round of lighter snowfall. nothing as heavy as last night. as we pull back, we see more d
let's look at how much snow the city got. here is video from last night. plenty of snowfall started falling in the later hours of monday. this is about 11:00 p.m. right in downtown tokyo, in fact. pretty unusual event to see this much snow. about four centimeters of accumulation was recorded in the evening hours. that's the most we've seen in the city in about six years. it did cause slippery conditions. and there have been numerous accidents reported already. this morning's commute is also...
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the city's under the strong influence of the president. government officials and their families are set to account for more than two-thirds of the eligible voters. aung san suu kyi's national league for democracy has put up two first-time candidates in this. but the candidaearlier this mon candidates told the media they were facing ballot charges. >> translator: in my constituency, nld posters have been torn up. >> reporter: this 44-year-old is one of the candidates. the activist had been arrested twice. she was pardoned and released from prison in january. she says it's difficult to even find a place to hold a meeting. >> translator: the election board doesn't give us permission to use the soccer fields. >> reporter: min finally obtained the authority's approval and held a residents meeting, but attendance of 100 people, much less than expect ld. she thinks many people he is tate to join the opposition party gatherings because they fear retaliation by the ruling party. some supporters s-- >> translator: seven families of nld supporters ha
the city's under the strong influence of the president. government officials and their families are set to account for more than two-thirds of the eligible voters. aung san suu kyi's national league for democracy has put up two first-time candidates in this. but the candidaearlier this mon candidates told the media they were facing ballot charges. >> translator: in my constituency, nld posters have been torn up. >> reporter: this 44-year-old is one of the candidates. the activist...
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it flipped in a city in the west of hunan the province. the firefighters who died in the fire had just arrived on the scene. smoke fills the picture. then orange flames are visible just before the explosion. the blast scattered debris and shook the camera. local reports say the tanker was carrying about 18 tons of liquefied natural gas and was still burning a day after the explosion. >>> bangkok's china town is home to one of the biggest communities of overseas chinese in the world. the area has stood near the end of the river for more than 200 years. food and architecture make it a big tourist attraction. but the community is under threat as bangkok rushes to modernize. >> reporter: the local name for bangkok's chinatown. the area was founded in the late 18th century in one of the oldest parts of bangkok. many of the buildings in chinatown have historical value. but parts are under threat. bangkok plans to ease the city's traffic congestion. many old buildings are slated for demolition. today the demolition has already started. some local
it flipped in a city in the west of hunan the province. the firefighters who died in the fire had just arrived on the scene. smoke fills the picture. then orange flames are visible just before the explosion. the blast scattered debris and shook the camera. local reports say the tanker was carrying about 18 tons of liquefied natural gas and was still burning a day after the explosion. >>> bangkok's china town is home to one of the biggest communities of overseas chinese in the world....
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the city was a rebel strong hold. government forces bombarded it nearly a month, regained control march 1st. human rights activists say government troops kept firing at civilians after seizing the city. they say the death toll is rising. rebels shot these images showing the bodies of 45 women and children in a room. the opposition forces appealed to the u.n. security council to respond urgently. they say civilians continue to be killed in homs. meanwhile, syria state-run television showed images of several bodies with their hands tied behind their back. it blames terrorist gangs for the killings. >>> that's all for this edition of "newsline." i'm catherine kobayashi in tokyo. tokyo. do join us again. -- captions by vitac -- www.vitac.com
the city was a rebel strong hold. government forces bombarded it nearly a month, regained control march 1st. human rights activists say government troops kept firing at civilians after seizing the city. they say the death toll is rising. rebels shot these images showing the bodies of 45 women and children in a room. the opposition forces appealed to the u.n. security council to respond urgently. they say civilians continue to be killed in homs. meanwhile, syria state-run television showed...
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they say recent satellite imagery suggests engineers have been developing the nuclear city. and lists with the institute for science and international securities say the photo shows a newly completed turbine building. they have been analyzing satellite images of the facility since 2010. north korean officials declared at the time that they were building a light water reactor. a photo shown in september shows the building's framework. the new image was taken in early february. north korean officials claim they're using the plant to generate electricity for peaceful purposes. they say enriching uranium to fuel the reactor constitutes a peaceful use of nuclear energy. north korean officials expect tons of food in return for their concessions. a u.s. envoy says negotiators hope to reach an agreement soon on how to move forward with the aid. >> we'll finish the conversations and discussions we've had on the administrative issues relating to providing humanitarian assistance to north korea. >> he will meet during the day with a north korean official in beijing. they'll meet again
they say recent satellite imagery suggests engineers have been developing the nuclear city. and lists with the institute for science and international securities say the photo shows a newly completed turbine building. they have been analyzing satellite images of the facility since 2010. north korean officials declared at the time that they were building a light water reactor. a photo shown in september shows the building's framework. the new image was taken in early february. north korean...
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city of chicago next week. the transfer plan is seen as an attempt by afghan government to show that their efforts toward the troop pullout are going smoothly. but amid continued attacks by taliban insurgents, observers have voiced concern about afghanistan military and police to maintain security. nhk world, kabul. >>> turning to laos now. the land locked country economic development has left behind neighbors like vietnam and taiwan. it relies on assistance but wants to supplement that with investment. private/public from japan is offering an example of how that cooperation could work. nhk world's akiko ichihara has the story. >> reporter: in saravan province, laos, a pharmaceutical company has been running this farm for two years. this is one medical tree, cinnamon. it is used as a medicine for cough or ache of throat. the farm is used to grow medicinal herbs used in traditional medicine that originated in china. dozens of types of herbs grow over 200 hectares of land. the company chose laos because of the qu
city of chicago next week. the transfer plan is seen as an attempt by afghan government to show that their efforts toward the troop pullout are going smoothly. but amid continued attacks by taliban insurgents, observers have voiced concern about afghanistan military and police to maintain security. nhk world, kabul. >>> turning to laos now. the land locked country economic development has left behind neighbors like vietnam and taiwan. it relies on assistance but wants to supplement...
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in the city where the aircraft will be deployed officials have denied the offer. they say they don't want to give the impression that they now think the aircraft is safe. officials from three municipalities say they will take the test plight. >>> japanese voters know the name and the political party. their once prime minister had a decades long lock on governing. the ldp is in opposition now, but with an election on the horizon, members elected abe as their leader hoping he can help push the ruling democratic party out of power. >> reporter: the outcome of the leadership election marks a political comeback. he became prime minister of japan in 2006. but he struggled with poor health and resigned after a year in office. >> translator: my victory today will not erase my responsibility for suddenly resigning as prime minister five years ago. keeping that in mind, i will try my upmost for the party to regain power. >> abe used his campaign to take a tough stance on japan's territorial disputes. he solidified his support base within the party. lawmakers and local party
in the city where the aircraft will be deployed officials have denied the offer. they say they don't want to give the impression that they now think the aircraft is safe. officials from three municipalities say they will take the test plight. >>> japanese voters know the name and the political party. their once prime minister had a decades long lock on governing. the ldp is in opposition now, but with an election on the horizon, members elected abe as their leader hoping he can help...
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of the city's population was lost in the disaster. the team's four interpreters documented the relief effort. on monday, they showed photos of the group at work. they said the team pulled seven bodies from the rubble with their bare hands. offering a moment of silence in front of each body. >> it was not that they didn't have the machinery. the idea was to show respect. >> reporter: the immediate aftermath of the disaster was a desperate time for the residents of onigawa, but they organized the book of thank you messages for the team that helped them. the interpreters produced the translate copy of the book. the mayor of onigawa also attended monday's event. he expressed gratitudes on behalf of the citizens. >> translator: we lost so much in the disaster, but we also forged priceless friendships and ties. these are invaluable to us, and they give us the strength to move on and look to the future. >> reporter: the mayor said the city has begun to rebuild itself. he expressed optimism that the local fishing industry would resume. and he
of the city's population was lost in the disaster. the team's four interpreters documented the relief effort. on monday, they showed photos of the group at work. they said the team pulled seven bodies from the rubble with their bare hands. offering a moment of silence in front of each body. >> it was not that they didn't have the machinery. the idea was to show respect. >> reporter: the immediate aftermath of the disaster was a desperate time for the residents of onigawa, but they...
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we have 20 degrees in oklahoma city, a windy day. 23 in houston. another slightly chilly day in l.a. at least the rain has gone, you'll see sunshine. all right into europe. british isles not looking bad. one system is moving away. still blustery to the north. then this is the system in question. it is taking aim at the scandinavian peninsula today. a lot of the inland snow will be turning over to rain as we get a boost of warmth coming up from the south. as it spills to the continent, mostly rain and mountain snow until we head towards the east, and it certainly will be turning to snow here. still have sub zero highs lingering about in eastern europe. down towards the southeast, it is going to get colder. we have one system moving out of the balance -- balkans. any heavy rain turns to snow. that will be for the rest of the week. temperatures to 0 for the high by friday. out to the west, beautiful sunshine is available. here is your extended forecast. >>> our lead story, an independent panel says the prime minister didn't know of a tool called speed
we have 20 degrees in oklahoma city, a windy day. 23 in houston. another slightly chilly day in l.a. at least the rain has gone, you'll see sunshine. all right into europe. british isles not looking bad. one system is moving away. still blustery to the north. then this is the system in question. it is taking aim at the scandinavian peninsula today. a lot of the inland snow will be turning over to rain as we get a boost of warmth coming up from the south. as it spills to the continent, mostly...
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an increasing number of troops deployed in and around the city. between 15,000 and 25,000 soldiers that fled the forces formed the backbone of the army. the government soldiers number around 300,000. more than 6,000 people are said to have been killed since the uprising began in march of last year. a former syrian official says they are bending under economic sanctions by the west. he was inspector with syrian ministry of defense. he is staying in the egyptian capital, cairo. he said they cut the health and education budget more than 30% since protests began. he said those funds are now being used to finance military operations. >> translator: the economic impact of western sanctions on the petroleum energy sector prevails across the country, and state finances are essentially collapsing. >> some analysts say the government is intensifying its military offensive in a short term effort to contain opposition forces. >>> china says it will send an envoy and seek a peaceful solution. he dismissed the criticism he visited damascus last week and had tal
an increasing number of troops deployed in and around the city. between 15,000 and 25,000 soldiers that fled the forces formed the backbone of the army. the government soldiers number around 300,000. more than 6,000 people are said to have been killed since the uprising began in march of last year. a former syrian official says they are bending under economic sanctions by the west. he was inspector with syrian ministry of defense. he is staying in the egyptian capital, cairo. he said they cut...
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city officials estimate a huge earthquake hitting directly under the capitol could kill more than 9,000 and destroy or damage 380,000 buildings. >> defense ministry workers put out a mock alert. then officials rushed to the offices to lead their teams. they are practicing how fds units and relief supplies would be set up in the event of a disaster. they worked on crossing the river by boat to prepare in case something blocks their access to disaster areas. the self-defense forces learned a lot after last year's earthquake and tsunami. 100,000 troops went to japan's northeast to help out. but they had problems working with local communities and sharing duties with u.s. soldiers. later this week, the fdf will set up coordination posts with the u.s. forces to divide roles in operational areas. this is the first time the american military will take part in this kind of drill. >>> nasa's search for evidence that life once existed on mars gets rolling again in a few weeks. engineers with the u.s. space agency says their state of the art probe will land on the cold and dry planet on august 6th
city officials estimate a huge earthquake hitting directly under the capitol could kill more than 9,000 and destroy or damage 380,000 buildings. >> defense ministry workers put out a mock alert. then officials rushed to the offices to lead their teams. they are practicing how fds units and relief supplies would be set up in the event of a disaster. they worked on crossing the river by boat to prepare in case something blocks their access to disaster areas. the self-defense forces learned...
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temperatures are looking like this. 22 degrees in oklahoma city. 18 in denver. 22 in los angeles. despite the rainy weather, very seasonal in vancouver as well as seattle. all right. finally let's go over to the european continent. not much change since yesterday. a series of low pressure system is moving across the north bringing wet windy conditions. winds of over 80 kilometers per hour have been reported in the northern british aisles. we're going to see the same scenarios throughout tuesday. and down towards the south, this low pressure system is a history of producing unusual tornado across southern portugal. it's still swirling over southern italy and as well as the balkan peninsula. also producing a risk of hail. western part of turkey is also affected by this storm today. but to the north a high pressure system is keeping things dry and settled. conditions will be an ongoing story. berlin 8 degrees here. and same for vienna. seasonably cold 1 degree in moscow. here's the extended forecast. >> and that wraps up this edition of "newsline." i'm catherine kobayashi in tokyo. t
temperatures are looking like this. 22 degrees in oklahoma city. 18 in denver. 22 in los angeles. despite the rainy weather, very seasonal in vancouver as well as seattle. all right. finally let's go over to the european continent. not much change since yesterday. a series of low pressure system is moving across the north bringing wet windy conditions. winds of over 80 kilometers per hour have been reported in the northern british aisles. we're going to see the same scenarios throughout...
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video shot near the site shows black smoke by a pipeline blanketing the city. government forces have been shelling the opposition stronghold for more than ten days. a series of explosions have hit pipelines since the military crackdown began. human rights activists say government tanks surrounding homs are gradually advancing towards the city center. more than 6,000 are reported to have died since the crackdown began last march. the former director of the israeli intelligence agency has warned of chaos if the government falls. it would have implications across the middle east. >> i think it's very, very dangerous to have a situation which there's chaos in syria. there may be a leadership vacuum, who will be the leader of syria? >> he expressed concern the unrest in syria could lead to weapons falling in the hands of hezbollah. the group is hostile to israel. israel cannot afford to overlook situations that threaten the poilt balance in the middle southeast. he suggested israel might take some sort of military action to safeguard its security. >>> now, after a w
video shot near the site shows black smoke by a pipeline blanketing the city. government forces have been shelling the opposition stronghold for more than ten days. a series of explosions have hit pipelines since the military crackdown began. human rights activists say government tanks surrounding homs are gradually advancing towards the city center. more than 6,000 are reported to have died since the crackdown began last march. the former director of the israeli intelligence agency has warned...
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city officials have shet down the transit system. businesses and shops have closed. workers are piling up sandbags in front of subway entrances and buildings. >> it's very important. this will stop the water from going into the subway so we won't have a flood. >> irene last year didn't even look like this after it hit. >> forecasters say they expect the storm will pound a wide area for several days. and with just nine days to go before the u.s. presidential election, the hurricane is altering the schedule and strategies of the two main candidates. president barack obama was set to campaign in three key states on monday, but he cut his trip short and returned to washington to monitor the storm. in 2005 obama's predecessor george w. bush was harshly criticized for his slow response to hurricane katrina. the storm devastated the south of the united states including the city of new orleans. republican campaign evented eeds in the s of virginia on sunday. both campaigns are concerned about the negative impact of early voting. ballots cast ahead of the election account for
city officials have shet down the transit system. businesses and shops have closed. workers are piling up sandbags in front of subway entrances and buildings. >> it's very important. this will stop the water from going into the subway so we won't have a flood. >> irene last year didn't even look like this after it hit. >> forecasters say they expect the storm will pound a wide area for several days. and with just nine days to go before the u.s. presidential election, the...
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fighter jets are dropping bombs across the northern city of aleppo. rebels say some hit a makeshift hospital treating rebel troops. at least 35 people were killed, including civilians. and the planes have attacked residential districts too. smoke covers the area. government tanks stormed a suburb of the capital damascus, where fighters with the free syrian army were hiding. that triggered a firefight between the two sides. the rebels are reported to be recruiting local men to join them in their fight. >>> and that's all for this edition of "newsline." i'm catherine kobayashi in tokyo. do stay with us.
fighter jets are dropping bombs across the northern city of aleppo. rebels say some hit a makeshift hospital treating rebel troops. at least 35 people were killed, including civilians. and the planes have attacked residential districts too. smoke covers the area. government tanks stormed a suburb of the capital damascus, where fighters with the free syrian army were hiding. that triggered a firefight between the two sides. the rebels are reported to be recruiting local men to join them in their...
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a little cooler in new york city. in fact, in the northeast, it is going to start to get a little cooler. we have winds coming from the east here. these back-door winds. that's going to be making things cooler for much of new england up into eastern canada and the maritimes. you could see freezing rain here. into europe we go. very clear across much of the continent. it's been quiet weather wise. there are some showers starting to move across parts of the peninsula. that's good news, but it's not going to be quite enough rain to make a dent. heavier rain across the british isles and towards scandinavia. it's going to be accompanied by strong gusts. and it it will turn to snow further towards the north. out to the east, a lingering system over the black sea and turkey is starting to move away and dissipate. you'll e see another round of coastal rain and snow though today before it starts to move away. then temperatures are going to improve. back up to double digits by your sunday. up to 13 degrees on monday. minus 2 in
a little cooler in new york city. in fact, in the northeast, it is going to start to get a little cooler. we have winds coming from the east here. these back-door winds. that's going to be making things cooler for much of new england up into eastern canada and the maritimes. you could see freezing rain here. into europe we go. very clear across much of the continent. it's been quiet weather wise. there are some showers starting to move across parts of the peninsula. that's good news, but it's...
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the northern city here held a mass wedding for 14 couples. the ceremony was followed by a parade of the newlyweds. the prime minister called on all thais to love each other not only on valentine's day but every day. >>> it stopped raining in tokyo, but the skies are still looking gloomy. rachel ferguson joins us with the world forecast. >> well, it does look like it's going to be staying dry here in central japan. as you say, very gloomy cloudy skies. it's because we're sandwiched in between two systems. to the south, more rain along that front. to the north we have quite a potent system. this could bring an extra 50 centimeters of snow in the next 24 hours, and the winds will be very strong as well. winds up to about 83 kilometers an hour, so that means rough seas and potential for waves to reach 4 to 6 meters. now, back in across the northern continental, looking dry, high pressure is in place. also allowing cooler air to come down across eastern china, so we'll be seeing temperatures falling into the next couple days. as for the precipitat
the northern city here held a mass wedding for 14 couples. the ceremony was followed by a parade of the newlyweds. the prime minister called on all thais to love each other not only on valentine's day but every day. >>> it stopped raining in tokyo, but the skies are still looking gloomy. rachel ferguson joins us with the world forecast. >> well, it does look like it's going to be staying dry here in central japan. as you say, very gloomy cloudy skies. it's because we're...
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at a gathering in manchester the state's largest city romney appealed for support, saying the country needs a leader who can run the economy. >> and it's time for barack obama to go home and for someone who understands this economy to lead this country. he went out and said he was going to borrow $787 billion from your generation to pay back and he was going to do that to hold unemployment below 8%. not been below 8% since. >> the moderate also accepted the endorsement of senator john mccain, the republican nominee in the 2008 presidential election. romney enjoys a strong lead in new hampshire polls. it remains to be seen how much support his conservative opponents, including santorum and former house speaker newt gingrich, can win there. >>> the top u.s. diplomat for asia has met with chinese officials to discuss the situation in north korea. assistant secretary of state kurt campbell is the highest level u.s. official to visit the region since the death of north korean leader kim jong-il. campbell met separately with china's vice foreign ministers zhang zhijun and cui tiankai in bei
at a gathering in manchester the state's largest city romney appealed for support, saying the country needs a leader who can run the economy. >> and it's time for barack obama to go home and for someone who understands this economy to lead this country. he went out and said he was going to borrow $787 billion from your generation to pay back and he was going to do that to hold unemployment below 8%. not been below 8% since. >> the moderate also accepted the endorsement of senator...
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jinpu met monday with the mayor of the city in yamaguchi prefecture which hosts a u.s. marine corps prefecture. he explained the government's plan to have the osprey undergo test flights at the base for 10 to 14 days. american forces would then move the aircraft to a base in okinawa prefecture. >> translator: my understanding is that the test flights would likely have little impact on the surrounding area. in terms of safety and noise. >> translator: it's my job to reassure and guarantee the safety of residents in iwakuni safety and my duty to assess the safety of the osprey before giving an answer. >> jinpu later asked yamaguchi prefecture's governor for cooperation on testing of the osprey flights. >> translator: i can't say yes and i must express opposition at this time. but i will certainly discuss the issue before coming to a conclusion. >> if they are approved, the osprey tests are expected to happen next month. u.s. military leaders want to deploy the aircraft in okinawa in october. >>> japanese researchers say they have discovered a mechanism that causes chronic
jinpu met monday with the mayor of the city in yamaguchi prefecture which hosts a u.s. marine corps prefecture. he explained the government's plan to have the osprey undergo test flights at the base for 10 to 14 days. american forces would then move the aircraft to a base in okinawa prefecture. >> translator: my understanding is that the test flights would likely have little impact on the surrounding area. in terms of safety and noise. >> translator: it's my job to reassure and...
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they burned samples of wood collected from two gardens from two houses after being asked by the city last november if the fuel could pose a health hazard. the ministry found that the maximum level of radioactive cesium was about 44,000 becquerels per kilogram. the forestry ministry, the forestry agency last november notified prefecture that firewood contaminated with the 40 becquerels per kilogram should not be distributed. the wood in question was gathered from nearby forests by residents. the environment ministry has decided to examine how firewood is kept and used by residents in fukushima and surrounding prefectures. it will check the radiation levels in its ashes. >>> tens of thousands of people that used to live around fukushima daiichi are desperate to return home. they have been in temporary housing for months. the fact is, they'll likely stay there months more. their towns and villages need to be decontaminated. the government is trying to speed up the process, and says building a storage facility for contaminated waste is key. on this week's "nuclear watch," we look at the
they burned samples of wood collected from two gardens from two houses after being asked by the city last november if the fuel could pose a health hazard. the ministry found that the maximum level of radioactive cesium was about 44,000 becquerels per kilogram. the forestry ministry, the forestry agency last november notified prefecture that firewood contaminated with the 40 becquerels per kilogram should not be distributed. the wood in question was gathered from nearby forests by residents. the...
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they are firing on the city from tanks and helicopters. the united nations says at least 200,000 people fled the city of 2 million. >>> prosecutors have charged the former graduate student accused of conducting a shooting spree in a u.s. movie theater. james holmes faces 142 charges, including murder, attempted murder, and possession of explosives. he is suspected of killing 12 people and wounding 58 in aurora, colorado earlier this month. holmes spoke just once in monday's court appearance. he said, yes, when the judge asked fe understood the charges. they are expected to hone in on his state of mind at the time of the shooting. he was facing psychiatric treatment before the crimes. prosecutors will consult victims' families before deciding whether to demand the death penalty. >>> two of the world's leading tech companies are going head to head over patents. u.s. computer giant, apple, and south korean competitor samsung electronics entered another legal battle over smart phones and tablet computers. jury selection began at the federal co
they are firing on the city from tanks and helicopters. the united nations says at least 200,000 people fled the city of 2 million. >>> prosecutors have charged the former graduate student accused of conducting a shooting spree in a u.s. movie theater. james holmes faces 142 charges, including murder, attempted murder, and possession of explosives. he is suspected of killing 12 people and wounding 58 in aurora, colorado earlier this month. holmes spoke just once in monday's court...
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iaea spokesperson says it is in a city. scientists are operating more than 300 centrifuges in the facility. they say scientists are working to refine uranium to 20% purity. american researchers released images of the facility three years ago. the underground plant is well protected against possible military attacks from israel and other nations. iran's envoy to the iaea said on state television that all nuclear facilities are running under the surveillance of the agency. >>> an iranian court sentenced an american to death accused of being a cia agent. the iranian government last month arrested the man on suspicion of spying. he allegedly received training at a u.s. military base in neighboring afghanistan. the revolutionary court in tehran concluded on monday the man was an agent of the u.s. intelligence agency and handed down a death sentence. iran's judicial authorities say the men confessed to links with the cia but the u.s. government denies the claims and has demanded release. iranian authorities arrested several other
iaea spokesperson says it is in a city. scientists are operating more than 300 centrifuges in the facility. they say scientists are working to refine uranium to 20% purity. american researchers released images of the facility three years ago. the underground plant is well protected against possible military attacks from israel and other nations. iran's envoy to the iaea said on state television that all nuclear facilities are running under the surveillance of the agency. >>> an iranian...
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. >> as election day is approaching here, many rallies are being held throughout the city and it seems to be a fierce battle between the current president and his rival from the largest opposition. the three candidates vying for the presidency are incumbent president of the ruling nationalist party. and james soong of the people first party. according to surveys conducted by media outlets, it's a close race. and the key point of contention here is how close taiwan should be to china. i explored people's views on this issue. he's to appear any minute, and the entire crowd of nationalist party supporters are waiting to hear his voice. he says that better relations with china under his administration have led to economic growth. >> translator: the people of taiwan need a government that can bring stability to the island, the economy, politics, and ties with china. if you want such stability, vote for me. >> half of the visitors to taipei 101, a popular tourist spot in taipei are from mainland china. there were 1.6 million such tourists in 2010. >> i think the open policy if they continue
. >> as election day is approaching here, many rallies are being held throughout the city and it seems to be a fierce battle between the current president and his rival from the largest opposition. the three candidates vying for the presidency are incumbent president of the ruling nationalist party. and james soong of the people first party. according to surveys conducted by media outlets, it's a close race. and the key point of contention here is how close taiwan should be to china. i...
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some openers say the city's developments may have some impact on china leadership. the power struggle appears to be accelerating, and there's a lot of speculation in beijing. people in china and other countries are closely watching the congress to see what party leaders will do. >>> two set themselves on fire in tibet. the government said monday that a 32-year-old mother of four children killed herself in front of a police station. in a separate incident, a 20-year-old student set herself on fire in another province. the u.s. sponsored radio free asia says chinese market vendors threw stones at her burning body. human rights organizations say more than 20 tibetans have committed self i am ladies and gentlemen in the past year. they have protesting restrictions on religious and cultural activities. >>> japan urged china to disclose more information about its defense policy. chief cabinet secretary made the following comments to reporters. >> translator: japan will continue to ask china to increase transparency of its overall defense policy through bilateral security
some openers say the city's developments may have some impact on china leadership. the power struggle appears to be accelerating, and there's a lot of speculation in beijing. people in china and other countries are closely watching the congress to see what party leaders will do. >>> two set themselves on fire in tibet. the government said monday that a 32-year-old mother of four children killed herself in front of a police station. in a separate incident, a 20-year-old student set...
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across the east, unusual warmth is still persisting, reaching 20 degrees in chicago, 25 in oklahoma city, and 31 degrees is expected in miami. all right. here's your extended forecast now. >>> and that wraps up this edition of "newsline." i'm catherine kobayashi in tokyo. do stay with us. -- captions by vitac -- www.vitac.com
across the east, unusual warmth is still persisting, reaching 20 degrees in chicago, 25 in oklahoma city, and 31 degrees is expected in miami. all right. here's your extended forecast now. >>> and that wraps up this edition of "newsline." i'm catherine kobayashi in tokyo. do stay with us. -- captions by vitac -- www.vitac.com
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it demolished their city in 1995. more than 6400 people died. residents are marking the 17th anniversary. this year, they're sharing the experience of people effected by the disaster last march in northeastern japan. people that lost family and friends gathered at a park early in the morning and placed candles to form the numbers one and 17, the date of the disaster. the participants observed a moment of silence at 5:46 a.m., the exact time the earthquake struck. [ digital announcement ] this year they invited people affected by the earthquake and tsunami that struck northeastern japan last march. rebuilding in kobe's most damaged region was completed last year. businesses have recovered but they are still far from bustling. more than one-third of the city's current population has never experienced a major earthquake so older residents are passing on the knowledge learned from the disasters to younger generations is now a key task. >> the date has come around again. it's been 17 years. it seems so short. and at the same time, so long. >> transla
it demolished their city in 1995. more than 6400 people died. residents are marking the 17th anniversary. this year, they're sharing the experience of people effected by the disaster last march in northeastern japan. people that lost family and friends gathered at a park early in the morning and placed candles to form the numbers one and 17, the date of the disaster. the participants observed a moment of silence at 5:46 a.m., the exact time the earthquake struck. [ digital announcement ] this...
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consulate general in chengdu last month after being fired as head of the city's public security bureau. wang has been under investigation since he left the u.s. mission on suspicion of involvement in corruption. wen jiabao spoke about the incident after the closing of the national people's congress. he said the party's central committee is taking the issue seriously and an investigation has started into the allegations. he said the investigation has made progress, adding that wang would be punished severely. the premier suggested the government won't make the findings of the investigation public. >>> japan says it expects to see improvement in china's restrictions on exports of rare earth minerals. in line with world trade organization rules. chief cabinet secretary says he expected the matter to be settled through the dispute settlement procedures. he said japan takes more shares of imports and has repeatedly asked for export restrictions to be eased. japan is filing a trade case against china with the united states and the european union. they contend that china's breaking internatio
consulate general in chengdu last month after being fired as head of the city's public security bureau. wang has been under investigation since he left the u.s. mission on suspicion of involvement in corruption. wen jiabao spoke about the incident after the closing of the national people's congress. he said the party's central committee is taking the issue seriously and an investigation has started into the allegations. he said the investigation has made progress, adding that wang would be...
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units equipped with the pac-3 interceptor missile system arrived wednesday in in a hoe city and miyako island. another will arrive on ishigaki island thursday to complete the deployment. ground self-defense units have been dispatched to undertake rescue and relief operations in case of injuries from any falling rocket debris. about 40 troops were transferred from western japan to naha on wednesday. another 400 troops will be deployed to the southwestern islands offish gashie, miyako and yonaguni. the defense ministry is sending three aegis equipped destroyers to the east china sea and the sea of japan. >>> japan's defense ministry is apparently using north korea's planned rocket launch to boost the country's defense capabilities in okinawa. the ministry's latest report on defense policy guidelines cites china as a major source of concern for the region and the international community. china has stepped up military activities in the east china sea in recent months. an nhk reporter says the ministry is attempting to ease frictions with local communities by showing its eagerness to protec
units equipped with the pac-3 interceptor missile system arrived wednesday in in a hoe city and miyako island. another will arrive on ishigaki island thursday to complete the deployment. ground self-defense units have been dispatched to undertake rescue and relief operations in case of injuries from any falling rocket debris. about 40 troops were transferred from western japan to naha on wednesday. another 400 troops will be deployed to the southwestern islands offish gashie, miyako and...